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Arcelia Taylor

Sparta,TN

Summary

Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Server

Roberts Family Diner
Sparta, TN
10.2023 - Current
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
  • Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
  • Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
  • Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain adequate levels of necessary supplies.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
  • Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
  • Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality and menu offerings.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
  • Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
  • Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
  • Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
  • Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
  • Responded to ad hoc cleaning duties at end of shift.
  • Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.
  • Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
  • Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
  • Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
  • Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.

Education

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA

Skills

  • Beverage Preparation
  • Order Management
  • Guest Engagement
  • Food Running
  • Food Delivery
  • Food inspection
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Supply Restocking
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Menu knowledge
  • Table Setting
  • Table Bussing
  • Special dietary requirements
  • Item promotion
  • Professional Appearance
  • Food station setup
  • Dining customer service
  • Check payment processing
  • Price memorization
  • Food safety understanding
  • Ordering Procedures
  • Menu presentation
  • Guest Seating
  • Menu Memorization
  • Sales expertise
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Effective customer upselling
  • Order Accuracy
  • Dining crew workflow optimization
  • Cash Handling
  • Dish preparation
  • Relationship Management
  • Service prioritization
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operations
  • Table setting arrangements
  • Guest Relations Management
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Performance Improvement
  • Positive and professional
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • POS operation

Timeline

Server

Roberts Family Diner
10.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School
Arcelia Taylor